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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8005: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8005 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Brandon VoasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse57
Joshua GiraldoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse56

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
  6. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
  7. 05/05/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
  8. 04/30/2026 House passed Sub A
  9. 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
  10. 04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  11. 04/10/2026 Proposed Substitute
  12. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)

Showing 12 most recent of 15 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source